On Wednesday, hundreds of UC Berkeley faculty, staff, and students rallied at Sproul Plaza to protest the Trump administration's proposals to significantly reduce federal funding for universities, which is crucial for research and diversity initiatives. This protest reflects growing concern over the potential implications of such funding cuts on academic programs. Additionally, the UC Board of Regents approved the establishment of a new venture capital fund aimed at investing in startups affiliated with the university, signaling a continued commitment to foster innovation and economic growth within the academic framework.
Hundreds of UC Berkeley faculty, staff, and students gathered on Sproul Plaza to decry the Trump administration's promises to slash the federal funding universities rely on.
The UC Board of Regents has decided to allow UC Berkeley to establish a venture capital fund to invest in UC-affiliated startups.
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